IntraCore™ 3500 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches User’s Manual
Quick Start Guide Follow these steps to install your IntraCore switch: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 1.1 Package Contents for a complete list of the items included with your IntraCore switch. Install the switch in an equipment or wall rack, or prepare it for desktop placement. Connect the power cord to the unit and to an appropriate power source. Connect network devices to the switch.
IntraCore 3500 Series Gigabit Ethernet Switches User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 USA SALES 800-662-9686 Home/Office Solutions 800-303-9121 Enterprise Solutions 408-435-8388 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 801-566-8991: Worldwide 801-303-3787: FAX www.asante.com support@asante.com Copyright © 2002 Asanté Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents Quick Start Guide 2 Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 LEDs 1.3 Front and Back Panel Descriptions 1.4 Management and Configuration 6 6 7 9 10 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation and Setup 2.1 Installation Overview 2.2 Installation into an Equipment Rack 2.3 GBIC Interfaces 2.4 Installing Optional Hardware Modules 2.5 Connecting Power 2.6 Connecting to the Network 2.7 Setup 2.8 Changing the Password 2.9 IP Assignment 2.10 SNMP Management 2.
.10 Duplicate IP Button 69 Chapter 6. SNMP Management 6.1 SNMP Management Operations 6.2 The SNMP Protocol 6.3 Community Name and Security 6.4 The MIB Tree 70 70 70 71 71 Chapter 7. Switching Concepts 7.1 VLANs 7.2 Spanning Tree Protocol 7.3 Full Duplex, Flow Control and Auto-negotiation 73 73 74 75 Appendix A. Troubleshooting 77 Appendix B. Features and Specifications B.1 Features B.2 Specifications 78 78 78 Appendix C. FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements 80 Appendix D.
Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Asanté IntraCore 3500 Series Gigabit switch. The IntraCore 3500 series include 24- and 48-port 10/100 managed switches with a variety of hardware and software options. The IntraCore 3524 is a 24-port 10/100 managed switch with several optional hardware modules.
1.2 LEDs The system’s LED display allows you to monitor the status of your switch. Refer to the sections below for LED information specific to your switch’s model. 1.2.1 IC3524 Models The IntraCore 3524 model switches have two LED indicators for each of the 24 10/100 ports, and three LED indicators for both of the optional Gigabit ports. See Tables 1-2 and 1-3 below for a complete LED description.
1.2.2 IC3548-2GT The IntraCore 3548-2GT switch has two LED status indicators for each of the 48 10/100 ports and the 2 Gigabit ports. Using the Mode button on the lower left of the front panel allows the user to convert between Link/Activity status and Duplex status displays. See the tables below for more information on the LED functions of the 3548.
Port # LED Gigabit Ports Link/Activity #49, 50 Color Description Solid Green A valid 1000Mbps link has been established Data transfer at 1000Mbps Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Gigabit Ports Duplex #49, 50 A 10/100Mbps link has been established Data transfer at 10/100Mbps Solid Green No Gigabit link has been established Full Duplex Solid Amber Half Duplex Blinking Amber The switch is operating in halfduplex No full-duplex link has been established, or no collisions are occurring
1.3.2 IC3548-2GT From the left to the right, the 3548 switch’s front panel contains the power LED and 2 exchanging LEDs; a push button display mode converter; 48 10/100 ports, each with its own indicator light; and 2 Gigabit ports (capable of using either the GBIC expansion ports [for fiber and copper GBICs] OR the 10/100/1000BaseT Gigabit Ethernet ports), each with its own indicator light.
1.4.1 Console Interface Users can access the switch in a more traditional way by connecting a PC or terminal to the console port or by telnet across the network. The menus are organized in a manner similar to the web-based interface. A detailed description can be found in Chapter 3 Configuration. Users must use a console connection to form a stack (multiple units sharing one IP address). The stacking feature is available on the IC3524 models, versions 1.1 or higher. See Chapter 2.
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation and Setup The following guidelines will help you to easily install the switch, and to ensure that it has the proper power supply and environment. 2.1 Installation Overview Follow these steps to install your IntraCore switch: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 1.1 Package Contents for a complete list of the items included with your IntraCore switch. Install the switch in an equipment or wall rack, or prepare it for desktop placement.
2.1.2 Recommended Installation Tools You will need the following tools and equipment (not included) to install the switch into an equipment rack: • • • Flat head screwdriver Phillips head screwdriver Antistatic mat or foam 2.1.3 Power Requirements The electrical outlet should be located near the switch and be easily accessible. It must also be properly grounded.
2.2.1 Equipment Rack Guidelines Use the following guidelines to ensure that the switch will fit safely within the equipment rack: • • • Size: 17.25 x 10.0 x 1.8 inches (423 x 245 x 39 mm) Ventilation: Ensure that the rack is installed in a room where the temperature remains below 40° C (104° F).
2.3.2 Removing a GBIC Caution: GBIC 1000T modules run hot under normal operating conditions. When it has been removed from the system, place it on a heat resistant surface and allow the module to cool before handling. Note: Unnecessary removals/insertions of a GBIC module will lead to premature failure of the GBIC. The rated duty cycle for a GBIC module is 100 to 500 removals/insertions. Follow the steps below to remove a GBIC interface from a Gigabit Ethernet module: 1.
Important: If the power does not come on, check the next section to ensure you are using the correct cabling. 2.6 Connecting to the Network The switch may be connected to an Ethernet network with the unit powered on or off. Use the following procedure to make your network connections: 1. 2. Connect your network devices to the switch, following the cable guidelines outlined below.
2.6.2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Cabling Procedures Cabling requirements for the optional hardware modules depend on the type module that has been installed. Use the following guidelines to determine the cabling requirements for your modules: • • • • 1000BaseSX GBIC: Cables with SC-type fiber connectors; 62.
• • • Set the data rate to 9600 Baud Set data format 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity Set flow control to NONE Now that terminal is setup correctly, power on the switch (boot sequence will display in terminal). 2.7.2 Connecting Via the Web Browser To connect to the switch via your web browser, you must first have configured your computer’s IP address to be on the same IP address subnet as the switch (The switch’s default IP is 192.168.0.1).
2.9 IP Assignment To change the IP address of the switch from the default setting: 1. 2. 3. Access the System IP Configuration menu by typing i in the Configuration menu. Type the command letter of the option you want to change. Type the new address at the prompt. To cancel a change, type ctrl-c at the command prompt. 4. 5. Press Enter. The IP setting change for the switch takes effect. Type q to quit and return to the Configuration menu.
2.11 Using the Stacking Feature (IC3524 only) The IC3524 firmware v.1.1 (or later) offers a stacking feature that allows the user to stack up to eight units, all sharing one IP address of the master switch (unit #1). This is an efficient and cost-effective way to add ports as needed.
3. For stacking operation, the stacking feature must first be enabled on each unit (by default, stacking is disabled). Establish a console connection to the first unit. Type k in the Configuration Menu to access the Stack Management menu. Type t to toggle the switch from “disabled” to “enabled”. Repeat for all remaining units.
Chapter 3. Configuration This chapter describes the log in procedure and configuration of the switch via the console or telnet interfaces. For information on configuring the switch via your web browser, see Chapter 5. Web-Based Management. Note: The screens shown are of IC3524 firmware version 1.1. Earlier firmware may have slightly different screens, but will not effect the basic configuration instructions.
System Unit Map ================= Please select one of the following slots Slot ---1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description (Unit Type) ------------------------------------------IntraCore 3524 Unit IntraCore 3524 Unit IntraCore 3524 Unit IntraCore 3524 Unit IntraCore 3524 Unit IntraCore 3524 Unit IntraCore 3524 Unit IntraCore 3524 Unit Enter Unit Number (1 - 8) > Exiting a Submenu To exit a submenu, type q. To exit a command line without changing the configuration setting (e.g.
IntraCore 3524 Configuration Menu a i b n p s d t v c m f r l u y q System Administration Configuration System IP Configuration Bootstrap Configuration SNMP Configuration Port Configuration Spanning Tree Configuration Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Security Management VLAN Management IP Multicast Traffic Management Port Mirroring Configuration File Up/Downloading Configuration System Reset Options System Log User Interface Configuration System Utility Return to previous menu
To cancel a selected option, press ctrl-c at the command prompt. 4. 5. Press Enter. The system administration information changes take effect. Type q to quit and return to the Configuration Menu. 3.4 System IP Configuration The System IP Configuration Menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the switch over the network via in-band management.
IntraCore 3524 Bootstrap Configuration Menu Bank 1 Image Version/Date: Bank 2 Image Version/Date: Load Mode: Boot Bank: r a o q 1.10/Dec 5 2001 13:54:06 1.00I/Dec 5 2001 13:54:06 (Running) Local 2 Set Load Mode to REMOTE Toggle Boot Bank Commence Bootstrap Sequence Return to previous menu Command> When the switch is powered on, it loads its software via one of two methods: locally (via its internal flash memory, which is the default setting) or remotely over the network.
For a description of read and write community strings, see the table below: Settings Description SNMP Read Community The string that defines access rights for reading SNMP data objects. The default is public. SNMP Write Community The string that defines access rights for writing SNMP data objects. The default is private. Trap Authentication The status of the SNMP agent for authentication trap generation. The default is disabled.
1. 2. 3. Open the SNMP Configuration Menu by typing n in the Configuration Menu. Type d to Delete a Trap Receiver. A prompt for the entry of the trap receiver appears. Enter the number of the entry you want to delete (1,2,3, or 4) and press Enter. The trap receiver is deleted from the SNMP Trap Receivers list. For further details on using SNMP, see Chapter 6 SNMP Management. 3.
To see legends explaining the symbols used for both the Basic and Global Port Configuration Menu settings, type h. A screen appears, as shown below.
4. 5. To toggle the port’s auto-negotiation mode to Enabled or to return it to Manual, type a. To configure auto-negotiation on another unit in the stack, type u to select the unit. The Auto Negotiation status changes immediately, and is displayed on the Auto-Negotiation line near the top of the Port Configuration Menu. Important! If you change the port’s status from Manual to Enabled you must type r to restart autonegotiation. 3.7.
3.8 Advanced Port Configuration The Advanced Port Configuration Menu allows you to control the port broadcast and multicast rate, to enable or disable 802.3x flow control, and to set the default priority of the port. To access the Advanced Port Configuration Menu, type v in the Port Configuration Menu. The Advanced Port Configuration Menu appears, as shown below.
3. 4. 5. 6. Type v to access the Advanced Port Configuration Menu. To select the port for which you want to enable or disable class of service, type s, n or p. To toggle traffic class of service for the selected port, type c. To configure class of service on another unit in the stack, type u to select the unit. In the Advanced Port Configuration Menu, the Traffic Class of Service symbol for the selected port reflects its change in state. 3.8.
3.9 Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration The Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu allows you to view and search for addresses in the MAC Forwarding Table on the switch. It also provides options for displaying MAC addresses and IP/MAC binding by individual port or by VLAN. The MAC Forwarding Table is a table of node addresses that the switch automatically builds by “learning.
+------+----+----+-----------------+---------+ |Unit|Port|Type| MAC Address | PVID | +------+----+----+-----------------+---------+ 1 17 D 00:00:94:00:00:10 0001 1 17 D 00:00:94:75:2B:D0 0001 1 17 D 00:00:94:93:21:38 0001 1 17 D 00:00:94:B4:7E:34 0001 1 17 D 00:00:94:C6:51:07 0001 1 17 D 00:00:94:C6:FC:43 0001 1 17 D 00:00:94:CB:5F:0E 0001 1 17 D 00:00:94:CC:C4:E5 0001 -I 00:00:94:CC:C5:36 -1 17 D 00:00:94:CC:C7:37 0001 1 17 D 00:0A:27:89:94:A4 0001 1 17 D 00:10:A4:B0:41:F9 0001 1 17 D 00:30:65:E7:17:8C 000
3.10 Security Management See Chapter 4 Advanced Management. 3.11 VLAN Management See Chapter 4 Advanced Management. 3.12 IP Multicast Traffic Management See Chapter 4 Advanced Management. 3.13 Port Mirroring Configuration Port mirroring allows you to configure the switch to copy all traffic associated with one port (the Monitor Port) to a Mirror Port on the switch. You can connect the Mirror Port to a network analyzer or RMON probe for packet analysis.
3.13.3 Setting the Monitor Port To specify which port to monitor, use the following procedure: 1. 2. 3. Type m in the Configuration menu to display the Port Mirroring Configuration menu. If necessary, select which unit to be configured on the System Unit Map and press Enter, or select another unit by typing u in the command line. Type s and then enter the port number of the port you want to specify.
Performing a Software Upgrade at Runtime The software image file must be downloaded from a server on your network that is running a TFTP server application. Important! Make sure the switch is configured with an IP address. For details, see “Changing System IP Information” earlier in this chapter. To upgrade the switch software via TFTP, use the following procedure: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Performing a Software Upgrade Use the following procedure to upgrade the switch’s software through its serial (console) port: 1. 2. In the Image File Download Configuration Menu, type x to access the X/Y/Z Modem Image File Downloading Menu. Type x, y or z to select the corresponding modem protocol. Note: For information about these protocols, see the manual for your communications software. 3. 4. Type c to select the console baud rate. The Baud Rate Setting Menu appears.
2. 3. Type r, d or i. Typing r resets the switch to its current configuration. Typing d resets switch to the factory default. Typing i resets the switch to the factory default, but without affecting its IP and Bootstrap configuration. Type y to confirm the reset or type n to cancel the reset. Note: During the scheduled reset operation, you can see the reset countdown decrement by refreshing the screen. 3.15.
2. Type l in the System Log Menu to display the current system log. The system log displays any major system events that have occurred on the switch. If no major events have occurred, “System up” messages are displayed. IntraCore 3524 System Log Summary ============================================================================== No. D: H: M: S Event 1. 000:00:00:00 Reset NVDB sections to factory default 2. 000:00:32:25 Spanning Tree Task Disabled 3.
To display the User Interface Configuration Menu, as shown below, type u in the Configuration Menu. IntraCore 3524 User Interface Configuration Menu Console UI Idle Time Out: Console UI idle time-out feature is disabled Telnet UI Idle Time Out: 5 Min. HTTP Server Status: ENABLED Telnet Sessions Status: Session Status Source IP 1 Active xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 2 Inactive 3 Inactive 4 Inactive c t p a d o q Access Hosts: 1. 2. 3. 4.
3.17.3 Changing the Password Use this option to change the password that the user must enter when they log in. Important! The factory default password is Asante. The password is case-sensitive. To change the current Local Management Interface or Web-based Interface password, use the following procedure: 1. 2. 3. Type p in the User Interface Configuration Menu. Type the password you have been using at the prompt. Type a new password at the “Enter Current Password” prompt.
3.19 Viewing Statistics Viewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to evaluate your network’s performance. You can view current statistics for the switch on a per-port basis and can change your view of those statistics and the counters displayed in it. To view statistics use the following procedure: 1. Type s in the Main Menu. Select a unit from the System Unit Map screen, and press Enter. The Port Statistics Counters screen is displayed, as shown below.
Chapter 4. Advanced Management This chapter deals with the advanced management of the switch, via the console mode or telnet connection. See Chapter 5. Web-Based Management for information on managing the switch through your web browser. The following sections describe the these advanced topics for management of the IntraCore 3524: • • • • • Spanning Tree Protocol SNMP and RMON Management Security Management VLAN Management Multicast Management 4.
IntraCore 3524 Spanning Tree Configuration Menu STP Status: Enabled Bridge ID: 8000 00:00:94:CC:C7:37 Designated Root: 4000 00:00:94:AA:64:31 Root Port: Unit: 2 Port: 1 Root Path Cost: 100 Addr Ageout Time: 300 Hello Time: Maximum Age: Forward Delay: t i h a d p q 3 Sec. 20 Sec. 15 Sec. Bridge Hello Time: 2 Sec. Bridge Maximum Age: 20 Sec. Bridge Forward Delay: 15 Sec.
4.2 SNMP and RMON Management The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) may be used to manage the IntraCore 3524. The SNMP agent supports database objects that are defined in the following management information bases (MIBs): • • • • MIB II (RFC 1213) Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) RMON (RFC 1757) 4 groups - Ethernet Statistics, Ethernet History, Alarm, and Events (See next section for details) Private Asanté 3524 MIB Any SNMP-based network management application can be used to manage the switch.
addresses are used on the system, the MAC addresses of both stations and the ports they accessed are logged. If you enable both duplicated IP detection and duplicated IP trap, the designated trap receiver gets an alert each time a duplicated IP address is used on the system. In order to send duplicated IP traps, duplicated IP detection must be enabled. By default, duplicated IP detection and trapping are enabled.
4.3.3 Configuring Port Security To access the Port Security Configuration Menu, type t in the Configuration Menu to access the Security Management Menu, then type p to access the Port Security Configuration Menu.
To enable New Node detection: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Configuration Menu, type t to access the Security Management Menu. Type p to access the Port Security Configuration Menu, as shown in Figure 4-5. Type t to choose Toggle Port Security Trap. Type l to toggle the new node trap (if it is not already enabled). Configuring Port Lock and Intruder Lock The port intruder security measure allows you to create a port-trusted MAC address that is the only station with full rights to direct traffic to the port.
Inserting/Modifying a Port Trusted MAC Address When you set port security level 2 or 3 for a port, you specify the port-trusted MAC address. You can change that address for a port without completing all the steps to set the port security. To add or change the port-trusted MAC address: 1. 2. 3. From the Configuration Menu, type t to access the Security Management Menu. Type p to access the Port Security Configuration Menu. Type i, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
• • • • Adding and deleting untagged sets Sharing and unsharing VLANs Inserting and removing MAC addresses Toggling management access To access the VLAN Management Menu, type v in the Configuration Menu. A screen similar to the following will appear: IntraCore 3524 VLAN Management Menu VLAN Version: Max. Supported VLAN ID: Number of VLANs Configured: v p d a r q 1 4094 1 VLAN Type: Max.
Creating a VLAN Follow the steps below to create a new VLAN: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Type c from the VLAN Group Static Configuration Menu. Type s to select the VLAN, and then enter the VLAN ID (VID) that you decided to use. You will notice that the VID for an unused VLAN is 0000. Press Enter. Type e to set the VLAN name (up to 32 characters) and press Enter. Type m to select the ports you wish to assign the VLAN. To make more than one assignment, separate each one with a comma.
IntraCore 3524 VLAN Port Configuration Menu Unit: [1] Port: [01] Port VLAN ID (PVID): 0001 Acceptable Frame Type: All Frames Port Ingress Filtering: Disabled Port Type: Normal VLAN Membership : 0001u f t g q Toggle Port Ingress Filtering Enable/Disable Toggle Acceptable Frame Type(All Frames/Vlan-Tagged Frames Only) Set Tag/Untag Ports Return to previous menu Command> Select U)nit Nex)t unit Prev) unit S)elect port N)ext port P)rev port Specifying Tagging or No Tagging for a Po
To set the VLAN ID for the port (PVID), from the VLAN Port Configuration Menu, type c. Enter the number you are assigning (from 1- 4094). Press Enter when you are done. Adding and Deleting VLANs from the Port To add or delete VLANs assigned to a port, type a to add, or d to delete from the VLAN Port Configuration Menu. Follow the instructions on the screen.
IntraCore 3524 Unit 1 Port VLAN Info ======|======|====================|============|===========|================| Port | PVID | Vlan | Acceptable | Ingress | Port | Number| | Membership | Frame Type | Filtering | Type | ======|======|====================|============|===========|================| 1 | 0001 | 0001u | All Frames | Disabled | Normal | 2 | 0001 | 0001u | All Frames | Disabled | Normal | 3 | 0001 | 0001u | All Frames | Disabled | Normal | 4 | 0001 | 0001u | All Frames | Disabled | Normal | 5 | 0
Protocol-Independent Multicast (PIM), routers maintain forwarding tables that they use to forward multicast datagrams. Packets delivered to members of the multicast group are identified by a single multicast group address. Any host, regardless of whether it is a member of a group, can send to a group. However, only the members of a group receive the message. Membership in an IP multicast group is dynamic; hosts can join and leave at any time.
+--------------------+---------+-----------------------+ | Multicast IP Addr | VID | Action | +--------------------+---------+-----------------------+ xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx End of Summary, 0001 0001 0001 0002 0002 Mgm Mgm Mgm Mgm Mgm Action Action Action Action Action Quit 4.5.2 IP Multicast Forwarding Database Configuration The Multicast Forwarding Database lists addresses of multicast groups, and assigns them to specific VLANs.
Chapter 5. Web-Based Management This chapter tells how to manage the switch by means of a Web browser, using Web pages to monitor and configure the switch. Most of the options and functions provided by Web browser management are similar to those of the Local Management Interface. For additional details about managing the switch, refer to Chapter 3. Configuration, and Chapter 4. Advanced Management. Important! To use Web browser management, the switch must be configured with an IP address.
The Web Browser Management Overview page contains a sidebar with ten management option buttons, and a view of the IntraCore front panel that displays real-time switch operating information, as well as contact information for Asanté Technologies, Inc. Note: The browser pages shown in this chapter are typical of those used for the IntraCore, and settings are given only as examples. The user must configure the IntraCore with parameters that are specific to the user’s application and site requirements.
The page has six sections, which are listed at the top of the page. To view another section, click a link at the top of the page or scroll down. The General Information parameters are described fully in “Viewing General Information” in Chapter 3. 5.3 Statistics Button This button opens the Statistics page, which presents a graphical image of the IntraCore statistics, as shown below. On this page, the user can view system statistics since the last system reset.
• • • • Rate Button – Displays the rate of the packets or bytes per port. Since Rst Button– Displays the packets/bytes switched since the management counters were last reset or cleared. Reset Button– Clears the counters for future samplings. Counters – Displays the statistical counters of the associated view, since up or since reset. Note: You may also view a summary of the frames per port by placing the cursor on the desired bar. A box with the statistics appears.
Configure the variables by choosing the desired option from each drop-down menu. 5.5 Span Tree (Spanning Tree) Button This button opens the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Configuration page, which shows the STP Configuration of the IntraCore, as shown below. STP configuration is explained in Chapter 4. Advanced Management.
Important! Do NOT configure any STP parameters unless you have knowledge of and experience with the IEEE 802.1d specification. 5.6 SNMP Button This button displays the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) page, as shown below. See “SNMP Configuration” in Chapter 3 for an explanation of SNMP settings. 5.7 Addr (Address) Table Button The Addr Table button opens the MAC and IP Address Table page, which displays two tables, as shown below.
The top table displays the counts of IP and MAC addresses for each port. The lower table displays IP and MAC addresses for either a particular port, or all ports. The activity status (Entry) and VLAN segment (VSEG) are also displayed for each device. To see the MAC and IP addresses, the activity status, and the VLAN segment for the devices connected to a particular port, click the port’s number in the top table. Use the Search boxes to search for either an IP or MAC address on the IntraCore. 5.
port attributes page to access the VLAN Groups page. In the VLAN Groups page, there is a panel that shows the VID of each VLAN on the current switch. To configure a VLAN, select the VID of the desired VLAN. To configure the ports for the selected VLAN, click the Ports button. 5.8.1 Port Configuration Clicking the Ports button in the VLAN Groups page opens the VLAN Port Selection page, as shown below. The page shows the ports of the unit.
5.8.2 VLAN Configuration To configure a VLAN, first select a VID in the VLAN Groups page, and then click the VLAN button. This opens the VLAN Group Configuration options page, shown below. Creating or Modifying a VLAN To create or modify the basic attributes of a VLAN group, click the Create or Modify button in the VLAN Group Configuration dialog box. The VLAN Attributes dialog box is displayed, as shown below. Enter or change the basic attributes, then click OK.
In the right-hand panel you can select the option to show the ports that are in the untagged set or the tagged set of the VLAN. These ports appear in the unit simulation on the left. Darkened ports are not members. Ports with a green X are untagged members. Ports with a green dot are tagged members. To modify the port members: 1. 2. Select the action you want to perform in the right-hand panel; Add/Delete Port Members, Add/Delete Untagged Members, or Move Port to Current VLAN.
5.9 Security Button This button opens the Security page, which provides a summary of the security of each port on each switch, as shown below. The configuration pages for individual ports are accessed by clicking on the associated blue number in the Unit-Port column.
5.10 Duplicate IP Button The Duplicate IP button lights up if a Duplicate IP number has been detected on the system. Clicking the button opens the Duplicate IP Trap Log page, which, if the trap is enabled, displays a record of duplicate IP Addresses detected. The Log shows the MAC address of the device that is the original or rightful owner of the IP address, and the MAC address of the spoofer device that is using a copy of the IP address.
Chapter 6. SNMP Management The switch can be managed using a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) compatible management station running platforms such as HP OpenView or MG Soft’s MIB Browser. 6.1 SNMP Management Operations A network management application is concerned with performance statistics gathered by the devices on the managed network, in reading and changing current configuration information, and in receiving alerts of unusual events.
6.3 Community Name and Security SNMP v.1 was not designed to be a secure protocol. There is no true password, although the string known as a community string does serve some of the same purposes. SNMP-aware devices, such as this switch, often ship with well-known community strings. For this reason, it is important that you change the default community strings before putting the switch on a network.
• • • • • • The IP group -- This group contains counters for Internet Protocol Traffic.
Chapter 7. Switching Concepts A bridge is a hardware device used to connect multiple networks into one big network. However, when a bridge receives a broadcast from one interface, it will forward the frame to all interfaces and flood the wire, easily overwhelming the network. The traditional solution to the problem of broadcast flooding is to use a router.
7.1.3 Port VLAN ID To allow untagged packets to participate in a VLAN, a Port VLAN ID (PVID) must be assigned in the relevant port(s). Each port on the switch has a default PVID of 1 (the default VLAN) and will receive both tagged and untagged frames. You may configure the PVID of any desired port (the range is 1 to 4094). For ports that have been configured to receive only tagged frames, the PVID is meaningless.
Forward Delay After a recalculation of the spanning tree, the Forward Delay parameter regulates the delay before each port begins transmitting traffic. If a port begins forwarding traffic too soon (before a new root bridge has been selected), the network can be adversely affected. The default value for Forward Delay is 15 seconds.
7.3.2 Flow Control With a link operating at a high data rate, a switch may experience occasional limitations in the buffer space used to store Ethernet frames before forwarding them. In this situation, if the sending station continues to send frames, the switch will have no option but to discard the frames. This may quickly lead to unacceptable delays in upper-level protocols. In order to avoid unnecessarily dropping frames, a switch may implement Flow Control.
Appendix A. Troubleshooting In the unlikely event your switch does not operate properly, follow the troubleshooting tips below. If you still need help, contact Asanté’s technical support. Problem Power LED is not lit. The 10/100 port Link LEDs are not lit. The GBIC Link LED is not lit. Cannot establish communication to another device (switch, router, workstation, etc.). Cannot auto-negotiate the port speed.
Appendix B. Features and Specifications The sections below list the features and product specifications for the IntraCore 3500 Series Gigabit Ethernet switches. B.
Status Indicators: IC3524 Models: Separate link-activity, speed (10/100/Gigabit) and duplex (full or half) LEDs for each port; system power IC3548-2GT: Link/activity and full-duplex/half-duplex display modes for each ports’ LED status light (10/100Mbps only); Separate link/activity and fullduplex/half-duplex LEDs for each Gigabit port; Four separate LEDs (Link, Fullduplex, Activity and Collision) for the 10Mbps port (back panel) Physical Characteristics Dimensions: Mounting: Capacity (IC3524 only): IC35 M
Appendix C. FCC Compliance and Warranty Statements FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
2. Asanté warrants that Asanté software will not fail to execute its programming instructions, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If Asanté receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Asanté will replace software media that does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects. 3. Asanté does not warrant that the operation of Asanté products will be uninterrupted or error free.
Appendix D. Console Port Pin Outs The console port is used to connect with a terminal using a serial modem RS-232C cable (available from Radio Shack’s website, catalog # 26-117). The setting is 9600-N81. The table below lists the pin outs.
Appendix E. Online Warranty Registration Before calling Asanté Technical Support, please register your switch online at www.asante.com/support/registration.html. By doing so, you’ll be entitled to special offers, up-to-date information and important product bulletins.
Appendix F. BootP Configuration The switch is shipped with BootP support. If your network contains a BootP server configured with available, valid IP addresses, BootP allows the switch to be configured automatically with an IP address when it is connected to the network and is powered on. Important! BootP configuration works only if switch does not have an IP address assigned to it. Use the following procedure to set up BootP: 1. 2. 3.
To set the switch to download its software over the network from a remote server, use the following procedure: 1. 2. Open the Local Bootstrap Configuration Menu by typing b in Configuration Menu. Open the Remote Bootstrap Configuration Menu by typing r in the Local Bootstrap Configuration Menu. The menu appears, as shown below.
